Pattern Notes:

This sweet little top is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is shaped with yarn over increases, then the body and sleeves are separated. The body and short sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch in the round. The hems and cuffs are finished with garter stitch.

Yarn ~ fingering weight:
Approx. 225 (275, 325, 375) 425, 475, 525 yards /
205 (250, 295, 345) 390, 435, 480 metres.

Pictured above in Quince and Co. Sparrow, in the colourway ‘Vibernum’.

Needles:
US 4 / 3.5 mm - 40 cm circular needle & 60 cm circular needle (plus dpns or 80cm+ circular needle, for the sleeves).

Notions:
9 stitch markers, holders / waste yarn, tapestry needle, 1 x 12 mm button.

Sizing:
1 (2, 3, 4) (6, 8, 10) years.

To fit chest size:
18 (20, 21, 23) (25, 26.5, 28) inches /
45.5 (51, 53.5, 58.5) (63.5, 67.5, 71) cm.

Actual chest measurements of garment:
19.5 (21.7, 22.4, 24.3) (26.4, 28.5, 30.1) inches /
49.5 (55.1, 56.9, 61.7) (67.1, 72.4, 76.5) cm.

Choose a size 1 – 2.5 inches / 2.5 - 6.5 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
23 sts and 32 rows = 4 inch / 10cm square in stockinette stitch. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.